May 11, 2012 — The May edition of the Farm Progress Indiana Prairie Farmer explains how one farmer uses Farm Works™ Mobile to map his tile lines so that they are easier to find in the future.

Indiana Prairie Farmer

April 26, 2012 — Farm Works Software® offers a variety of online training classes that provide detailed tips and suggestions on how to better utilize your software solution.  These classes typically last one hour with time available for specific questions - all from the comfort of your own home.  Each session is $25 and high-speed Internet is required.  To register for one of these online classes, please contact Farm Works at 1-800-225-2848.

May 1, 2pm(EST):  Using Software for Farm Drainage

May 3, 2pm(EST):  Basic Set Up of Templates and Pick Lists in Mobile

May 8, 2pm(EST):  Using Livestock Software

May 10, 2pm(EST):  Basic Set Up of Field Records

May 15, 2pm(EST):  Importing Yield Data and Imagery

May 17, 2pm(EST):  Creating Prescription Maps Using Soil Lab Data

May 22, 2pm(EST):  Using Soil Types and Other Maps

May 24, 2pm(EST):  Using Mobile for Logging Boundaries, Lines, and Points

May 29, 2pm(EST):  Creating Prescription Maps Using Formulas

May 31, 2pm(EST):  Using Mobile for Soil Sampling and Scouting

April 26, 2012 - Mike Blashill of Croswell, MI has enjoyed his recent success with Farm Works and would like to share his experience with others.  He purchased the Farm Works program in 2001 and admitted that other priorities at the time forced him to stop using it.  Mike says, “I had good intentions of using the software, but the timing of the purchase combined with my limited computer experience was just too much to overcome”.  Mike admits that it wasn’t the software’s fault; it was just too easy to go back to the old way of tracking records which involved filing receipts in a plastic container and sorting them before tax season.

April 13, 2012—My Connected Farm is a new Web-based solution for growers and agribusinesses to access and manage mapping applications, precision farming data, vehicle performance and movement. Using a password protected website, a single user or multiple users can access their information when connected to the Internet.

My Connected Farm is expected to be available in Spring 2012 by using www.myconnectedfarm.com.

Click here to download a free trial version of the Mapping software.  When prompted during the install wizard, please select the "Trial Version" option. The Mapping software can be installed to your desktop computer and used for 15 days.  Please note that the 15 days of use are based on actual days using the software and not the number of days installed.  If you do not run the software for several days these days will not count toward the 15 day trial use.  For this trial an internet connection is necessary to open the program.

March 22, 2012 - Utilizing GPS technology to design and cut your own corn maze can be fun and profitable.  Where do you start?  Farm Works offers the perfect combination of software and mobile solutions to create your own maze.  This solution can handle anything from simple designs to more elaborate mazes that people will be talking about for years.

Please visit our corn maze webpages for additional information.

Farm Works Software® will be hosting a Level 1 training class in Hamilton, Indiana on April 3-4, 2012.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to better utilize the software while networking with other users at the same time.

Laptops are welcome, but not required.  If you are bringing your own laptop, please make sure you have the latest version of software installed and registered prior to attending. 

Cost of training is $75 per person per day which includes lunch.  Class size is limited so be sure to register early by calling Farm Works at 1-800-225-2848.

April 3, 2012
Farm Works
6795 S. State Road 1
Hamilton, IN  46742

Level 1 (Basic) classroom style training on…

• Using Farm Works™ Mapping & Field Records software

April 4, 2012
Farm Works
6795 S. State Road 1
Hamilton, IN  46742

Level 1 (Basic) classroom style training on…

• Using Farm Works Accounting software

or

• Using Farm Works Surface software

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A complete list of classroom and online classes can be found here.

More information on training classes can be found here.

March 6, 2012 - Tech Heads

DTN/The Progressive Farmer went looking for a few tech heads, and we offer you a glimpse at how three of them use digital technologies in innovative ways.

Joe Hartung, 27, Arena, Wisconsin

Chris Eschhofen, 52, Bryan, Ohio

Dietrich Kastens, 40, Herndon, Kansas